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$229+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Wilmington (LEX - ILM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — ILM
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Tue 11/25
Tue 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:03 amLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1811:09 amILM - LEX
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:40 amLEX - ILM
2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/186:25 amILM - LEX
2 stops10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:05 amLEX - ILM
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amILM - LEX
2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:05 amLEX - ILM
2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/306:01 amILM - LEX
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$749
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:50 amLEX - ILM
2 stops8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/302:37 pmILM - LEX
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/24$754
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/261:59 pmLEX - ILM
2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amILM - LEX
2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:33 pmLEX - ILM
2 stops27h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:01 amILM - LEX
2 stops17h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/24$1,237

Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Wilmington (ILM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$316
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lexington Blue Grass-Wilmington New Hanover County flight deals.
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From Lexington Blue Grass to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to Wilmington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/27

1:13 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/2

8:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$229

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/15

8:20 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop3h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 4/18

8:24 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$343

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 1/14

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$233

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/15

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$495

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Deals found on 10/24

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lexington-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Lexington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Lexington to Wilmington in January is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LEX to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lexington to Wilmington at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wilmington. Reviews last updated October 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Lexington to Wilmington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Wilmington?

    For as low as $229, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Lexington in 7h 08m. The distance from Lexington to Wilmington is about 455 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lexington to Wilmington round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Wilmington round-trip from $228. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Wilmington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Wilmington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Lexington to Wilmington in January is currently the most expensive (average of $228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Lexington to Wilmington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lexington to Wilmington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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